Hardman Farm State Historic Site: Hours, Fees and Directions

Water And Ice Safety: read this before you go

Short answer

Hardman Farm State Historic Site is a state historic site in White County, near Sautee Nacoochee. Hours: open 7 days, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Admission is $13 for adults. Checked October 20, 2026 on its official page.

Hours

Open 7 days, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Cost

Adults $13

Where

Sautee Nacoochee, North Georgia

Dogs

Leashed, trails only

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A 19th-century estate in the Sautee Nacoochee Valley near Helen, with guided mansion tours Thursday to Saturday, a dairy barn, the gazebo-topped Indian mound and a heritage trail from Helen.

Three ways to do it

Quick Stop
Walk the grounds on your own: the barn, the gazebo-topped mound and the valley views, no tour time to catch.
$7 · any day 10–3
The Full Visit
Add the guided estate tour. Tours leave on the hour Thursday to Saturday, and the last one goes at 3 p.m.
$13 adults · Thu–Sat
Make It a Day
Walk the Helen to Hardman Heritage Trail, then pair it with a neighbor: Unicoi State Park & Lodge.
Trail + Unicoi

Hardman Farm State Historic Site Hours

Hours at a glance today is outlined

MonTueWedThuFriSatSunGroundsMar–Dec10–410–410–410–410–410–410–4Mansion toursMar–DecclosedclosedclosedTourTourTourclosedOpen daysJan–Febclosedclosedclosed10–410–410–4closed

Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

10 a.m. opens4 p.m. closes

2 p.m.3 p.m.

Last guided tour: 3 p.m. March to December, 2 p.m. January and February. Self-guided grounds admission runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (March to December); the site closes at 4 p.m.

March – DecemberOpen 7 days, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Mansion ToursThursday – Saturday
Last tour at 3 p.m.
Self-Guided Grounds AdmissionAvailable 7 days 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m
Closed Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day.
January & FebruaryOpen Thursday-Saturday 10 a.m – 4 p.m.
Mansion ToursThursday – Saturday
Last tour at 2 p.m.

What It Costs

Admission, side by side

Adults (18–61)$13.00
Seniors (62+)$9.75
Youth (6–17)$8.00
Grounds only, no mansion$7.00
Children 5 and underFree

Family math

Two adults and two youth (6–17) paying one by one come to $42. The family rate covers 2 adults plus their children for $40, so it pays off once you bring two or more kids aged 6–17.

All rates are plus tax; an annual pass is available; group visits need a reservation.

Admission: Adults (18–61): $13.00; Seniors (62+): $9.75; Youth (6–17): $8.00; Children (5 and under): Free; Family Rate (2 adults + their children): $40.00; Grounds Admittance Only; (no mansion): $7.00; Historic Site Annual Pass Available; All rates are plus tax. Group reservations are required.
State historic sites charge their own per-person admission; the state park ParkPass does not cover it.

Where It Is and How to Get in Touch

Address143 Highway 17, Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571
CountyWhite (North Georgia region)
GPS34.68480, -83.70828 (directions in Google Maps)
Historic Site706-878-1077
Official pagegastateparks.org/HardmanFarm

Dogs and Strollers

Dogs: Georgia State Parks welcomes pets on a leash no longer than six feet, with the owner at all times. Pets are not allowed in park and historic site buildings, lodges, yurts, group camps, swimming areas or beaches (park rules).
Strollers: the park does not publish stroller rules. Paths range from paved walks to rough trails, so call ahead (706-878-1077) if you need a stroller-friendly route.

What’s at Hardman Farm State Historic Site

Facilities the park lists: Day Use Areas & Event Rooms; Helen to Hardman Heritage Trail; Visitor Center; Gift Shop.

Things to do: “Historic Estate” Guided Tour — Thursday-Saturday on the hour; Self-Guided Admission — Daily (does not include mansion entry); Gazebo-Topped Indian Mound; Dairy Barn; Birthday Parties; Seasonal Events.

Know Before You Go

Accessibility Notice: Visitors with special needs or accessibility issues are encouraged to contact the park office at 706-878-1077 prior to their arrival to ensure the best experience possible.

Events Coming Up Near Hardman Farm

Around Hardman Farm within 30 miles

State parks and historic sites

1Unicoi State Park & Lodgestate park2 mi
2Smithgall Woods State Parkstate park3 mi
3Moccasin Creek State Parkstate park13 mi
4Vogel State Parkstate park14 mi

Events coming up

5Downtown Dawsonville Christmas Parade & Tree LightingDawsonville29 mi
6Gobble Wobble 5KBlairsville20 mi
7Mountain Country Christmas in LightsHiawassee20 mi
8Annual Lighting of the Village (Helen)Helen1 mi
9Helen Christmas Market (first weekend)Helen1 mi
10Victorian Christmas at Hardman FarmSautee Nacoochee1 mi

Straight-line distances from the site’s GPS point. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable. The same places are listed below.

Nov 21Downtown Dawsonville Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting, Dawsonville (about 29 miles away, free)
Nov 26Gobble Wobble 5K, Blairsville (about 20 miles away)
Nov 26 – Dec 31Mountain Country Christmas in Lights, Hiawassee (about 20 miles away, free to $12)
Nov 27Annual Lighting of the Village (Helen), Helen (about 1 mile away, free)
Nov 28 – Nov 29Helen Christmas Market (first weekend), Helen (about 1 mile away, free)
Dec 4 – Dec 19Victorian Christmas at Hardman Farm, Sautee Nacoochee (about 1 mile away)

Events within 30 miles in the next 90 days from our Georgia event calendar, as of October 20, 2026; distances are straight-line from the site’s GPS point. The park’s own ranger programs and events are on the Georgia State Parks events calendar.

Nearby State Parks and Historic Sites

Unicoi State Park & Lodge (state park, White County), about 2 miles away
Smithgall Woods State Park (state park, White County), about 3 miles away
Moccasin Creek State Park (state park, Habersham County), about 13 miles away
Vogel State Park (state park, Union County), about 14 miles away

More on It’s Georgia

All Georgia state parks and historic sites, by region
Georgia landmarks: national parks, state historic sites and National Historic Landmarks
Helen guide
North Georgia: more places to go in the region

Source: the Hardman Farm State Historic Site page on gastateparks.org (Georgia Department of Natural Resources), checked October 20, 2026. Hours and fees change, so check the official page before a long drive. Spot something out of date? Tell us and we will re-check it.

Safety Notice

Water And Ice Safety: Read This Before You Go

Lakes, ponds, rivers, creeks, beaches and ice can kill, quickly and without warning. Conditions change by the hour and we cannot see them from here. This page is general information only. It is not a safety assessment, and it does not say or promise that any place, water, ice or activity is safe.

We do not inspect, test, measure or monitor water, ice, currents, depth, water quality, algae, wildlife, access, closures or lifeguard staffing at any place we list.
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Children and weak swimmers: the CDC says to assign a responsible adult to watch children closely and constantly in or near water, with no phone, reading, alcohol or drugs, and to use life jackets for children in and around natural water. It also says inflatable or foam toys are not safety devices.
Open water hides hazards. The CDC names currents, waves, rocks, vegetation and poor visibility. As general guidance (not from a named source), also expect sudden drop-offs, very cold water even on a warm day, submerged objects, boat traffic and changing weather. Never swim alone, and never mix alcohol with water or boats.

Emergency in the United States: call 911. Learn CPR, as the CDC recommends.

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Sources read on 8 November 2026: the Minnesota DNR ice thickness guidelines (dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice/thickness.html, no page date shown) and the CDC drowning prevention page (cdc.gov/drowning/prevention, page dated 29 September 2025). Guidance can change and can differ by state and by place: check the current text and your local agency before relying on it. This notice is general guidance only. It is not legal, medical, rescue or professional safety advice, and nobody on this site is a lifeguard or safety professional. You are responsible for your own safety and for any children and pets with you, and you use this information at your own risk. Water, ice, weather and local rules change quickly and differ by state, county and property. To the fullest extent the law allows, this site, its owner and its contributors are not responsible for any injury, death, loss or damage that results from using this information or from visiting any place, water or ice mentioned here. If you do not accept that, do not rely on this page (see the Limits Of Liability in our Terms Of Use).

Cite this page: It's Georgia, “Hardman Farm State Historic Site”, itsgeorgia.com/places/hardman-farm-state-historic-site/ (updated 2026-11-09). Free to quote with attribution and a link to this page.

Quick Stop

The Full Visit

Make It a Day